Cook: Baked Tilapia with Corn Salsa

We’re in it. It’s full-on Summer now. I’m even wearing shorts, and I hate wearing shorts. But, it’s what you have to do in the Summer, and folks, it’s Summer.

I loving every minute of it so far. I’m doing a lot of stoop-sitting until the sun goes down, which is gloriously late. I’m doing some indoor grilling on my 35 pound (new) cast iron grill pan. I’m taking leisurely walks with my sunglasses on. I’m driving to the beach on the weekends with my camera and my sandals. I’m eating a lot of fresh, simple food that celebrates the flavors of Summer.

I’m doing it all! You should too.

This simple tilapia dish is packed-full of fresh Summer flavor, and only requires one pan and a couple sheets of foil. It’s the perfect Summer dinner.

Isn’t that a pretty, festive, Summery plate? It smelled amazing, and tasted even better. The tender, flaky fish took on the flavors of the lime and cilantro, and the corn is something I’m still thinking about.

Tell me, is there anything better than fresh, Summer corn? I don’t think there is. It’s unbelievably sweet and crunchy and I want some right now. It’s the perfect addition to any Summer meal.

These are the things Summer was made for: easy, simple recipes that showcase the freshness of the ingredients. It’s healthy, it’s flavorful, and it’s so very delicious.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with two sheets of foil, overlapping. Set aside.

Toss all vegetables together and season with cumin, cayenne, salt, pepper, and the juice of half the lime. Add vegetables to the center of the sheets of foil. Add chopped cilantro and place filet of Tilapia on top of the cilantro. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then top with slices of lime from the other half of the lime.

Fold the two longest ends of the foil together to meet in the center above the tilapia. Fold the ends together so it forms a long foil tube. Take the ends of the tube and fold them towards the center to create a tight packet.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, depending on how many servings you are making. You may have to cook it more, as I did. The tilapia is finished when it is completely opaque and can be easily flaked with a fork.

Serve with rice and beans, or some warmed, toasted corn tortillas and avocado slices.